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      Thailand: Primates go ape for the Monkey Buffet Festival02:54

      Thailand: Primates go ape for the Monkey Buffet Festival

      Thailand, Lopburi
      Environment and NatureLight news
      November 29, 2020 at 07:56 GMT +00:00 · Published

      Hundreds of monkeys crowded the Monkey Buffet Festival in the Thai city of Lopburi on Sunday, an annual event where carts full of food are prepared for the primates.

      Long-tailed macaques and other species, attracted to the dinner by live performances, enjoyed fresh fruits, sticky rice, salads and Thai desserts.

      The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop the 'monkey town' from holding the annual event on the ruins of the Khmer Empire temples. The festival, which is usually attended by thousands of people, took place in the hope of reviving tourism in the ancient Thai city.

      Thailand: Primates go ape for the Monkey Buffet Festival02:54
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      Hundreds of monkeys crowded the Monkey Buffet Festival in the Thai city of Lopburi on Sunday, an annual event where carts full of food are prepared for the primates.

      Long-tailed macaques and other species, attracted to the dinner by live performances, enjoyed fresh fruits, sticky rice, salads and Thai desserts.

      The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop the 'monkey town' from holding the annual event on the ruins of the Khmer Empire temples. The festival, which is usually attended by thousands of people, took place in the hope of reviving tourism in the ancient Thai city.

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